Bus 5A route
Route stops
116 stops • 2 directions
- Acomb Library
- Acomb Methodist Church
- Ridgeway
- St Aidan's Church
- Runswick Avenue
- Turnberry Drive
- The Green Tree
- Norman Drive
- Newlands Drive
- Low Poppleton Lane
- Wheatlands Grove
- Plantation Drive
- Cranbrook Avenue
- Malvern Avenue
- Seldon Road
- Grantham Drive
- Holgate Park
- Fox Inn
- Holgate Hill
- Cambridge Street
- Blossom Street
- Rail Station
- Station Avenue
- Theatre Royal
- Exhibition Square
- Gillygate
- Union Terrace
- Clarence Gardens
- Haxby Road School
- Joseph Rowntree Theatre
- Haley's Terrace
- Yearsley Bridge
- Bell Farm
- Yearsley Grove
- Meadowfields Drive
- Alexander Avenue
- St Andrew's Church
- Huntington School
- Mill Hill
- Huntington WMC
- North Moor Shops
- North Lane
- Memorial Hall
- Avon Drive
- Earswick Village
- Foss Bank Farm
- Earswick Grange
- Towthorpe Moor Lane
- Strensall Park
- Strensall Camp
- Barley Rise
- Knapton Close
- Melcombe Avenue
- Middlecroft Drive
- Strensall Library
- Northfields
- Brecks Lane
- Brecks Lane
- The Old Station
- Northfields
- Strensall Library
- Middlecroft Drive
- Melcombe Avenue
- Knapton Close
- Barley Rise
- Strensall Camp
- Strensall Park
- Towthorpe Moor Lane
- Earswick Grange
- Foss Bank Farm
- Earswick Village
- Avon Drive
- Memorial Hall
- Linden Close
- North Lane
- North Moor Shops
- Huntington WMC
- Mill Hill
- Huntington School
- St Andrew's Church
- Alexander Avenue
- Meadowfields Drive
- Yearsley Grove
- Bell Farm
- Yearsley Bridge
- Haley's Terrace
- Joseph Rowntree Theatre
- Haxby Road School
- Walpole Street
- York St John University
- Gillygate
- Theatre Royal
- Station Road
- Rail Station
- Blossom Street
- Cambridge Street
- Holgate Hill
- Fox Inn
- Holgate Park
- Grantham Drive
- Seldon Road
- Malvern Avenue
- Ouse Acres
- Plantation Drive
- Wheatlands Grove
- Low Poppleton Lane
- Beckfield Lane End
- Norman Drive
- The Green Tree
- Turnberry Drive
- Runswick Avenue
- St Aidan's Church
- Ridgeway
- Acomb Methodist Church
- Acomb Church Hall
- Acomb Green
Route map

Common Questions About This Route
We've gathered all the essentials based on open data. Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.What number is assigned to this route?
Route number is 5A. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 5A specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 5A stop here?'
Where does bus #5A run?
This route serves the York (UK) region. In larger metro areas, routes can pass through several districts or towns. To know for sure if it works for you, pull up the route map and check the key stops and direction.
What are the main stops along the way?
Key stops along the route: York Rail Station. These are handy as landmarks and transfer points. First time riding? Note down 2–3 stops closest to where you're heading and track them on the map or listen for announcements—easier than missing your exit.
Who's the official operator?
Operator is First. This is the official company responsible for the route. If you run into problems (rude driver, breakdown, dirty vehicle, delays)—contact them. It helps to note the time, direction, and route number—makes your complaint more specific and gets handled faster. Contact info is usually on the company website or in transit apps.
Which transit system does it belong to?
This route is part of the 'First York' transit system. Within one network, payment and transfer rules are often consistent. Terms can differ though, so check current fares and payment methods in up-to-date sources before your trip.
What color is the route on maps?
On transit maps this route is marked in #FF9027. Color helps you spot the line quickly and tell it apart from others. In some cities the line color appears on stop signs or even on the vehicles themselves. The exact shade might vary between sources—go by route number and endpoints instead.
Additional Route Information
Bus 5A (Acomb Library -> Strensall Brecks Lane)
Reference
5A
Origin
Acomb Library
Destination
Strensall Brecks Lane
Via
York Rail Station
Route network
First York
Operator
First
Color
#FF9027
Fare
Bus 5A (Strensall Brecks Lane -> Acomb Green)
Reference
5A
Origin
Strensall Brecks Lane
Destination
Acomb Green
Via
York Rail Station
Route network
First York
Operator
First
Color
#FF9027
Quick overview
Explore the bus 5A route in York (UK). 2 directions, 116 stops, and an interactive route map available in one place.
Data source
The data is obtained from open sources and may contain inaccuracies. Route information is updated regularly.
